Illinois Agricultural Conservation Planning Framework Cohort Meeting
The IL ACPF Cohort, coordinated by ISAP, meets to provide opportunities for individuals who are currently using or are interested in using ACPF tools to network with peers, collaborate, troubleshoot, and share lessons learned in an informal space. New members are always welcome to join ACPF cohort meetings which are held bi-monthly. Participating in the…
Midwestern Farm-ily Reunion
You’re invited to our Midwestern Farm-ily Reunion! Join us on Saturday, August 27 at Timberfeast in Chatsworth, Illinois for a dip in the pond, a farm-to-table dinner and a chance to camp out under the vast Illinois starry sky. This is a family-friendly, farmer-friendly, friend-friendly event to celebrate ourselves, our farmers, our local producers and…
11th International Drainage Symposium
Marriot Des Moines Des Moines, IowaSolutions to agricultural drainage challenges and opportunities will be the focus of the 11th International Drainage Symposium, held August 30-September 2, 2022 at the Marriott Des Moines Downtown in Des Moines, Iowa, USA. Two days of sessions will highlight drainage research, practice design, implementation, and policy. The third day of the symposium will feature field…
2022 International Drainage Symposium
Join us at the 11th International Drainage Symposium, August 30-September 2, 2022, in Des Moines, Iowa. Solutions to agricultural drainage challenges and opportunities will be the focus of this year’s symposium. Two days of sessions will highlight drainage research, practice design, implementation, and policy. The third day of the symposium will feature field tours highlighting…
Soils, Prairie, and You: A Conversation for Women
Humiston Woods Education Building Livingston County, IllinoisCome learn about soils, native and prairie plantings plantings, and how cover crops can benefit your land. Lunch provided! Please RSVP by August 24th to Becky Taylor at 815-844-6127, X3 or rebecca.m.taylor@nacdnet.net. Sponsored by the Livingston County SWCD.
Project Wingspan’s Pollinator Habitat Management for Agricultural Lands Workshop
IL, United StatesAttendees will learn about Midwestern pollinator species, their economic importance, and their habitat requirements. Speakers will discuss multiple benefits gained from integrating pollinator habitat within agricultural lands. These educational workshops will provide technical guidance on creating and managing different habitat installation types. Topics covered: Pollinator biology and ecology, habitat requirements, and the economic importance of…
Lake Springfield Watershed 2022 “Lunch and Learn” Series
Join the Lake Springfield RCPP for a Lunch and Learn Series on the 2nd Wednesday of each month @ Noon CT Zoom: Link Meeting ID: 834 0269 8147 Passcode: 106405 For questions contact: Sangamon County SWCD (217) 241-6635 ext. 3 Shelly Seman michelle.seman@il.nacdnet.net Jake Vancil jake.vancil@il.nacdnet.net February 9, 2022 – “Best Management Practices for Water…
Streambank Restoration Workshop
Illinois Community Hall 12206 238th St. W., Illinois CityThe Illinois Land Improvement Contractors Association (ILICA), with support from the Rock Island Soil & Water Conservation District and the USACE Engineering Research & Development Center (ERDC), is hosting a Streambank Restoration Workshop on September 15th in Illinois City. With content geared towards advancing the knowledge of conservation technicians, contractors, consultants, and in-field practitioners, the…
Fall 2022 farmdoc Webinar Series
Join the University of Illinois' College of Agricultural and Consumer Economics department on Thursdays from 11 am CT to Noon, starting September 15, 2022, for their Fall 2022 farmdoc Webinar Series. The tentative schedule is: Sept 15: Planning on Corn Belt Farms for 2023 Production Gary Schnitkey and Krista Swanson Sept 22: Farmland Prices in…
Perennial Bioenergy Crop Diversification Webinar
Learn how adding a new bioenergy crop can benefit farmers. A new analysis tool to help make on-farm decisions will be demonstrated. Learn about emerging bioenergy markets and alternative methods of land use.